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M A T T H Ä U S B U S S M A N N

A master of iconic image-making, Matthäus’s films leave a long-lasting imprint on the mind. He expertly blends bold and challenging cinematography with a carefully-choreographed dynamic energy. Whether for Porsche, BMW, Schweppes, Siemens or Smart, the results are films that are constantly fresh, experimental and contemporary. Blurring the lines between music video, manifesto commercial and fashion film. Sizzling with vibrant vignettes and kinetic soundtracks.

Most recently, Matthäus has been working with the emerging technologies of virtual production to create a spellbinding art film ‘A Part Of You’. Shot as a technical experiment made entirely using unreal content as backgrounds, the avant-garde dance short was showcased on Directors Library. A restless director who we are super excited to welcome HERE in the UK.

T H E A P I A R Y

The Apiary are one of the most exciting and singular directing duos in town, creating highly-affecting filmic worlds through a combination of visual ASMR, stunning choreography and intricate sound design.

Their otherworldly style ranges from sport, to fashion, to off-kilter performance, to intense tabletop, making them one of the most versatile directors I’ve ever had the chance to work with. On top of this they are absolute pros, which you can tell from the microscopic attention to detail in their work.

Their work is ridiculously satisfying.

J O F F R E Y J A N S

Bold, vibrant and colourful, Joffrey’s work is highly contagious. A past graduate of New York’s prestigious Parsons School of Design, he is a powerful visual storyteller known for his meticulous composition and choreography, genre-bending visuals, and playful art direction. He mixes fashion with lifestyle and art film, and has worked with the likes of Schweppes, Perrier, Jagermeister & Huawei.

Joffrey knows better than anyone how to squeeze the maximum out of an idea, often taking concepts to a joyful, even hedonistic extreme (check out his branded music video for Strellson). Yet at the same time he can adeptly turn his hand to more sensitive, poetic material as seen in his hypnotic ode to the slow pleasures of book-reading on Nowness (‘Fluttering Pages’). A true indication of this unique director’s diverse talents.

N I C K T R E E

An astute observer and storyteller, Nick’s films are brimming with warmth and personality. His gentle camera style and carefully-judged performances infuse all his work with a natural and sensitive authenticity. Commercials or long form, his work always connects on a deeply human level. It’s nuanced and engaging, and beautifully balanced.

Whether in his ‘Isolated Trees’ film - shot with his own family in Lockdown - or in his latest short ‘If Not Now, When?’, Nick’s films exhibit a true optimism, but one that never pastes over the cracks. It’s rare to see such honestly in commercials, and brands like P&O, ASDA and the Sun have been smart enough to realise too. As well as a filmmaker, Nick is an accomplished musician, singer & writer.

J O S H U A V I I

Joshua Vii is a graduate from the prestigious Chelsea College of Art & Design in graphic design. His debut film, a music video for Gem Club, thrust Vii into the spotlight and bagged the Apple Store’s Bright Young Brits Award. Coming from a design background, he has a slick, technically clever & precise style that has seen him direct stand-out pieces for Gucci, Dunhill, Esprit, Diesel & House of Fraser. His visually experimental work has been featured on NOWNESS, 1.4 and SHOTS, most notably the serenely beautiful Olafur Arnalds video, a stunningly choreographed night-time dance routine hypnotically filmed in a drone-lit forest.

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